Things youve learned since having your surgery? What you wish you knew/tips? My Surgery is 08/10

[LMorales 10]

I just got approved from my surgery for 08/10! Any tips for someone starting out? Must haves? Any thing you have learned since having your surgery?

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[SuziDavis 478]

Eating the right things is more important than anything else.

That dumb saying, "nothing tastes as good as being skinny" totally true, because there isn't one food I miss enough to mess this up.

And I should have done this sooner.

Edited April 25 by SuziDavis

[LMorales 10]

Eating the right things is more important than anything else.
That dumb say, "nothing tastes as good as being skinny" totally true, because there isn't one food I miss enough to mess this up.
And I should have done this sooner.

Love this so much! Thanks.

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[SuziDavis 478]

14 minutes ago, LMorales said:

Love this so much! Thanks.

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Just remember not to over do anything knowing you are going into surgery. I would start weening off sugars now, it will make it easier later, and get you a jump on shrinking your liver. And maybe start sampling Proteins, because man, some are gross, and you want a good variety on hand for your pre and post off liquid phases. I really like my 1stPhorm shakes, because they are that sickeningly sweet artificial tasting kind.

[Not sure 42]

Follow the plan your team has to a tee. I follow it religiously and my weight has dropped like a rock. Start weight 323lbs, exactly 5 months and 3 weeks later I’m down to 188.0lbs. Only a single stall that lasted 1 week but again I have not cheated a single time, tracking everything I put in and energy out. Just my personal experience but I have watched the people who think they can cheat with no consequences. Use the tool you’ve been given and you will be successful. Best of luck, speedy recovery.

[LMorales 10]

Follow the plan your team has to a tee. I follow it religiously and my weight has dropped like a rock. Start weight 323lbs, exactly 5 months and 3 weeks later I’m down to 188.0lbs. Only a single stall that lasted 1 week but again I have not cheated a single time, tracking everything I put in and energy out. Just my personal experience but I have watched the people who think they can cheat with no consequences. Use the tool you’ve been given and you will be successful. Best of luck, speedy recovery.

Wow, amazing success!! Congratulations!! Thank you for the tip

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[losinglosinglosing 138]

The first three months are key. Many people lose 50% (or more) of their eventual total during the first three months. Take full advantage of this "honeymoon" period by strictly adhering to your diet. The weight drops off quickly during the first three months and then slows progressively each month following. You get one "honeymoon" period, and that's it.

Edited April 26 by losinglosinglosing

[NCL04321 16]

On 4/25/2023 at 12:24 PM, SuziDavis said:

Eating the right things is more important than anything else.

That dumb saying, "nothing tastes as good as being skinny" totally true, because there isn't one food I miss enough to mess this up.

And I should have done this sooner.

I totally agree with you, I should have done this about 8 years earlier! And your right, whenever i "think" i miss Cookies, coca cola etc, i remind myself that those foods are poison to your body!! Listen to your weight loss team and stick with the plan!

[qtdoll 521]

Take advantage of your year long honeymoon phase! After 4 months it's very easy to 'abuse' your sleeve & eat what you want. Stay strict, stay commited, find healthy meals you love & stick with it. You'll keep losing when people's progress starts to slow down

Edited May 25 by qtdoll